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Slay the Spire 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular roguelike deckbuilder, launched in Early Access on Steam on March 5, 2026, and has already surpassed 500,000 concurrent players. Developed in the Godot engine, the game features new cards, a new class called Necrobinder, and a four-player online co-op mode. Despite its minimalist graphics and lack of microtransactions, the indie title has earned 97% positive reviews, praised by fans for its strategic depth and cooperative gameplay.
Bungie has released its new PvPvE extraction shooter Marathon, set in a science fiction world centered around a destroyed spaceship. The game has reached third place among the best-selling titles on Steam in the US, surpassing Arc Raiders, despite facing heavy criticism over its monetization. Ahead of its March 5, 2026 release, Bungie is conducting a free 'Server Slam' to test servers and matchmaking, while also announcing a major patch and responding to player feedback with planned UI improvements, balance adjustments, and Duo lobbies. Marathon will also be available on last-generation Xbox and PlayStation consoles, adding to its accessibility.
Bungie's Marathon Dominates Steam Charts – Beta Hits 143,000 Players Amid UI Criticism
Bungie's new survival extraction shooter Marathon has topped Steam's sales charts, climbing to third place ahead of its official launch. The Server Slam Beta reached 143,000 concurrent players on its first day, earning praise for its gunplay but drawing criticism for its user interface. Despite falling below 100,000 players at launch, the game received positive initial reviews. Meanwhile, Steam is offering deep discounts on other titles including Cities: Skylines, Ruiner, and Aven Colony.
Resident Evil: Requiem Sets Steam Record and Earns International Acclaim
Resident Evil: Requiem set a new Steam record with 267,509 concurrent players at launch, surpassing the previous series peak and reaching over 320,000 on its first day. The game received overwhelmingly positive international reviews for its clear separation of survival horror and action elements, along with strong technical performance, detailed environments, and stable gameplay. While praised for its atmospheric tension and balance, it also faced criticism for missing customization options and technical issues such as crashes and performance fluctuations. Released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, Requiem marks one of the most successful launches in the franchise's history.
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown and Other Games Make a Strong Debut on Steam
The German strategy game Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown by Gamexcite achieved a historic success with over 100,000 copies sold in its first four days, immediately topping the Steam charts. At the same time, several other games made a strong impression during the Steam Next Fest, including the pirate survival game Windrose, which reached over one million wishlists, and Distant Shore: BRETAGNE, a first-person parkour title blending Mirror’s Edge and Portal mechanics. Meanwhile, Outbound, a building and exploration game focused on escaping societal constraints, gained popularity with over 1,100 reviews and 83% positive ratings. Together, these releases highlight a surge in demand for innovative, immersive gaming experiences across diverse genres.